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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,212.76, 232,154.52 and 96,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,212.76, 232,154.52 and 96,591.24 is: 133,307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,212.76 : 232,154.52 = 96,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,212.76/232,154.52 = 96,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,212.76x = 232,154.52 × 96,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,212.76x = 22,424,092,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,424,092,958.40/168,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,307.92

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